jun07 cell re encounter session 2

Camp ZeroAs the Philistine moved closer to

attack him, David ran quickly toward the battle line to meet him.

- 1 Samuel 17:48

David – Knowing the God of the Slumps

David – Knowing the God of the Slumps Anointed as

king (1 Sam 16)

Defeats Goliath (1 Sam 17)

Spares Saul’s life (I) (1 Sam 24)

Jonathan as best friend (1 Sam 18:3)

Mighty ‘cave’ army (1 Sam 23:2)

David – Knowing the God of the Slumps Beautiful wife -

Abigail (1 Sam 25)

Spares Saul’s life (II) (1 Sam 26)

Destroys Amalekites (1 Sam

30)

Saul perishes (1

Sam 23:2)

David – Knowing the God of the Slumps King over

Judah (2 Sam 2:4)

King over Israel (2 Sam

5:1-4)

David’s Mighty Men (2 Sam 23:8)

Founded City of David (2 Sam 5:9)

Ark of Covenant (2 Sam

6)


COVER UP LIES (1 Sam

27:8-12)

RELAX IN WARTIME (2 Sam

11:1-4)

FALL INTO SIN (2 Sam 11)

MORE COVER UP LIES (2 Sam 11)

LYING(1 Sam 21:2)

PRETEND TO BE MAD (1 Sam 21:13)

HIDE IN CAVE (1 Sam 22:1)

HIDE WITH ENEMY (1 Sam 27:1)


KING DAVIDKING DAVIDHERO

OR

ZERO?!?!?

HERO

OR

ZERO?!?!?

What are SLUMPS??

Regretful

Decisions

Fall in sin &

addictionRejections

Sense of hopelessness

What do we do when we What do we do when we encounter slumps in our lives?encounter slumps in our lives?

Run Away –

Escapism?

If you can’t

win them,

you join

them?

Self Denial – Cover up?

Self Pity – Eat Worms?

Escapism doesn’t solve your problem. You can escape from your problems for a while but not forever. Hiding out in your enemy’s territory only brings temporary relief but not eternal solution. How we handle our tough times stay with us for a long time. It shapes our character and determines what kind of person we will become.

- E.J. Chong, 2007

A Extraordinary Quote, An Ordinary Man

How do we handle the slumps in our lives?

(1) Be Quick to Pray

(2) Seek Healthy Counsel

(3) Don’t Give Up


“David inquired of the Lord” (1 Sam 23:2, 23:4, 30:8, 2 Sam 2:1, 5:19, 5:23)

Take a pause and inquire of the Lord

What Would Jesus Do (WWJD)?

Give thanks in all circumstancesBe joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for

you in Christ Jesus. (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18)


Spiritual family

Birds of the same flock together

Voluntary accountability

Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed. (Proverbs 15:22)

Seeking Healthy Counsel!!!!

“God! It’s Not Fair! He’s

So Handsome!” - 2000

“He Ain’t Heavy… He’s My Brother” – 2001-2002

“I Was LOST.. But

Found” – 2002-2003

“I Came, I Learnt and I Kenna Scolded” – 2003-2005

“Phew! Heng ah… I’m Under Cover” – 2006 till now

(3) Don’t Give up

Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that

hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right

hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not

grow weary and lose heart. (Hebrews 12:1-3)

Devil’s lie – Easier said than done

God says – Just one more time

Don’t Give Up!Don’t Give Up!

Who are the ones whom really make

an impact and influence?

How do we handle the slumps in our lives?



(3) Don’t Give Up

What do we do when we What do we do when we encounter slumps in our lives?encounter slumps in our lives?

Run Away –

Escapism?

If you can’t

win them,

you join

them?



But David found strength in the LORD his God. – 1 Samuel 30:6b

Run Away –

Escapism?

If you can’t

win them,

you join

them?

